RMIT Gallery

While often passed over in favour of the more obvious NGV, RMIT Gallery has played host to some pretty amazing exhibitions in the past.
Particularly special was ‘Somewhat Different: Contemporary Design and the Power of Convention.’ The gallery showcased the work of more than 100 mostly German and European designers who approached «conventional» design tasks in an unusual manner. There was a wonky bookshelf, a vacuum cleaner chair and a whole range of other every day objects rendered in an extremely inventive manner. Quirky and fun, I was so impressed by this exhibition that I have been back to RMIT a number of times since just to see what they have going on. The gallery always draws a great range of local and international artists and hosts the kooky concepts that the larger galleries can’t get away with. From revolutionary Chinese art to Japanese animé figures and Australian street art, there’s something for everyone.
Conveniently located right in the centre of the city this is a space that it always worth checking out.

Aside from the National Gallery this is one of the best galleries in Melbourne. I always expect top quality exhibitions at this gallery in Storey Hall at RMIT and I’m rarely disappointed when I visit. This time I saw the «Space Invaders», a traveling exhibition of street art from National Gallery of Australia. It is an amazing exhibition with work all these great Melbourne stencil artists. I’m glad that I didn’t go all the way to Canberra to see this exhibition because Canberra is a boring place and RMIT Gallery is more convenient — it is diagonally opposite Melbourne Central. I have seen the exhibition twice because it is so easy to get there.
RMIT gallery has a foyer with an information desk and lockers for school groups — they do give free floor talks to groups but I haven’t been on any of these.
There is one very large gallery space and two smaller adjoining spaces. The exhibitions change every two months and entry is free.

Wonderful small gallery in the heart of Melbourne that has a very eclectic and quite innovative art program. I travel to Melbourne regularly and always make time to call in here. Absolute must for anyone interested in contemporary fine art